Leticia Madrigal

NAME OF EVENT: Candlelight Vigil

OVERVIEW: A Candlelight Vigil will be held at the Marjaree Mason Center Admission’s house in order to commemorate and remember victims of domestic violence. We will have 2 guest family speakers who, voluntarily, will speak about the life of their loved one.

GOAL(S) – To give victims’ families the opportunity to commemorate their loved ones, who have suffered fatal consequences due to domestic violence, and to know that they are not alone.

THEME: Everything purple will be the theme to go along with Marjaree Mason and domestic violence victims’ colors.

DETAILED AGENDA (What is going to happen in what order):

3—5 p.m. –Stage, candle donation stand, and water station set up

5—6 p.m. –Sale of candles

6:30 –MMC’s Executive Director, Nicole Dibuduo, Linder speaks and gives

condolences to victims’ families

7–7:30 Guest Speakers

8 –Linder returns to ask attendees to light candles

8:06 –Linder asks for a moment of silence

8:08 –Linder concludes and thanks all attendees, donors, and volunteers

8:30 -9 Clean up

WRITTEN PROGRAM (Will you have one? What will go in it?): N/A

WHO IS INVITED? The public is welcome to join us in order to remember domestic vilence victims in a social setting.

Leticia Madrigal

SPONSORS? N/A

WHERE: Front Lawn of Marjaree Mason Center- Administration Office, 1600 M St, Fresno, CA 93721

WHEN: The event will be held on the last Friday of May. May 26, 2016 from 6-8 p.m.

COST (if any) TO ATTENDEES: There will be no cost for attending but candles and bobeches will be sold at the location for a $5 donation.

BUDGET:

$200

$50 - $85—100 - 200 Purple Candle Sticks $50 - $75—2 flower arrangements $40—Drinks: water and cups

HOW do folks buy tickets and/or RSVP? Attendees will have the opportunity to RSVP through our website, but it is not required.

Giveaways (if any): N/A

Decorations: Simple decorations for our stage will be necessary. Two purple or white flower arrangements for each side of the podium and a purple backdrop will be necessary.

Entertainment/music: No entertainment or music will be necessary. But speakers and a podium will be necessary for speakers.

First aid (if needed): We will have one person in charge of a first aid kit that will include band aids and antibiotic ointment for minor burns.

Lighting/sound/AV equipment: A podium, two speakers and a microphone will be necessary.

Parking: Free or meter parking will be available along M and Calavera St.

Photography/Video: Mobile Devices for social media usage only.

Refreshments: Complementary water will be provided.

Restrooms: Restrooms are located at the main entrance of MMC’s Administration office.

Leticia Madrigal

Room set-up/Seating/Stage: Stage will be set up on the left side of MMC’s administration building facing M street.

Security (if needed): N/A

Signage: An MMC Sign will be hung on the stage’s backdrop.

Social Media Posting Plan: 2 weeks prior to the event the digital flyer will be posted at least twice a week.

During the event one person will be designated to take photographs of speakers and attendees with light up candles and will be posted throughout social media. Possible captions will be drafted prior to the event.

PUBLICITY (How will you promote event?): A Media Advisory will be sent out to local media outlets 1-2 weeks prior to the event. An event flier will be promoted as well on social media.

EVALUATION (How will you evaluate the event?): The event will be evaluated by the number of attendees and number of candle sales.